Coca Cola Flavoured Lip Balm

Today whilst in the queue at Primark I spotted a Coca Cola lip balm. I was very intrigued and seen as I have an unhealthy lip balm/gloss/stick addiction, I thought I would give one a go and purchase one. I tried the balm immediately and I have to confess I love it already! It tastes of cola flavoured push-pops, which I loved as a child, and provides the lips with adequate moisturising protection to face the cold, wet British weather. The balm also comes in a variety of other flavours including Fanta Orange, Sprite, Cherry Coke and Vanilla Coke. Will it replace my favourite Rose Vaseline for use on a daily basis? Hm, maybe not as the Vaseline is tinted as well as flavoured, but I do like it very much.

Let me know your thoughts on the Coca Cola lip balm.

March -The Month of Magazines.

Ok, so I have to admit that I am a bit of a magazine addict, and this month is like one in which I haven’t encountered for a while. The newsagents shelves seem to be stacked with monthly glossies all featuring brilliantly exciting gifts; it’s a magazine addict’s haven! First off I purchased Marie Claire; a personal fave. This month Marie Claire is giving away 100ml size bottles of Cowshed body lotion. In the past I have received shower gel of this brand from the same magazine. I quite liked the shower gel, but body lotion is so much more exciting! I picked the Wild Cow lotion, which is infused with essential oils of lemongrass, ginger and rosemary. It claims to awaken the senses and sharpen the mind. It did smell lovely, mainly of lemongrass which reminded me of my brief time spent in lush Thailand. Not bad for a free gift from a magazine which I would have been buying anyway.

Today I couldn’t resist the pull of Glamour. It is celebrating its 10^th birthday this month, and in celebration is giving away a free Clinique gift. Oh the joys! The only problem is there is a whooping 10 different products to choose from; where to begin? I literally stood at the magazine rack in WH Smiths for 20 minutes staring at the fabulous gifts, deciding whether I wanted the lip-gloss or the 7 Day Scrub. I eventually opted for the face scrub, but I am hugely tempted to go purchase another copy just so I can have the lip-gloss too! Oh the choices.

Look After Your Skin – It’s That Simple!

As we all know, spring is approaching fast, and thank the lord it is. I don’t know about you, but this cold winter has left my skin dry and in bad need of repair. Thank God Simple is here to lend us a helping hand to get our faces back into tip top condition, just in time for the better weather!

Simple Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Foaming Cleanser.

This new facewash is brilliant for everyday use. Enriched with Pro-vitamin B5, vitamin E, glycerine, chamomile and geranium, all which work together to leave skin feeling soft, smooth and nourished. As it is a foaming cleanser, it lasts for a long time, making it really worthwhile your money, and I have to say it did make my skin feel soft and smooth, and cleaned it very well too!

Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser.

This lotion comes in a nice squeezable tub, different from the usual pots of moisturiser that line our dressing tables. Its light formula means it absorbs easily into the skin, leaving your face ready for make-up. This is a perfect day cream as it provides excellent, long lasting moisturisation without being too heavy. As with the foaming cleanser, it contains skin loving ingredients, meaning your skin will look fabulously ready for spring.

Simple Kind to Eyes Soothing Eye Balm.

This magical little cream is perfect for all those hard-working tired eyes out there. It reduces puffiness whilst soothing and nourishing the eye area. It is infused with jojoba oil, shea butter, and bisabolol, which brighten, sooth, refreshes and protects. Use night and day to achieve optimum results.

Verdict

I like how Simple and quick this regime is; wash then moisturise, then bam, your ready for make-up. And there wasn’t the need in waiting around ages for the moisturiser to absorb either. My skin felt healthy and hydrated, perfect for prepping my skin for the spring, and getting it back on top form after the harsh winter.

Rating

4.5/5

What do you think about this Simples facecare range?

Nature’s Inspirations- The Next Big Thing.

For anybody interested in keeping their beauty regime natural and not over-loading their skin with harsh chemicals, then Nature’s Inspirations is for you. Loving crafted out of only natural, healthy ingredients such as essential oils, beeswax and Dead Sea salts, these products are not only great for nourishing thirsty skin, but also the glass/ aluminium packaging is great for the environment and can easily be recycled. At the moment this is a small company (but definitely growing!), run by beauty therapist Shauna, who hand created all the recipes herself (impressive!). Anyway, on to the reviews.

Rose Cleanser:

Packed with vitamins, this rose cleanser not only smells delicious, but feels great on the skin too. It easily and effectively removes make-up. Simply rub into the face using gentle circular motions and warm water, then wipe away with cotton wool. What I love most about this cleanser is that it feels instantly moisturising and immediately my skin feels soothed. The Rose Cleanser is suitable for all skin types, but dry skin would get an instant boost out of it.

Lavender and Geranium Toner:

I love that this toner comes in a little spray bottle. Either spray directly onto the face (be careful of the eyes) or spray on to cotton wool first. Again the product smells lovely, and takes away any waxy residue from the cleanser. Geranium is great for balancing out the oil in the skin, so dry patches will gain more moisture, whilst oily patches will get less. The lavender in this product kills any bacteria which might have escaped the cleansing of the rose, and cleans deep down into pores. According to the website: “This product is also an antioxidant and astringent, it absorbs moisture from the air therefore keeps moisture in the skin. Leaving your skin feeling silky and soft.” I have to say I did like this product and it did leave my skin silky soft. Its light formula didn’t lie on my skin and was easily absorbed, ready for the final stage of the cleansing process; the moisturiser.

Lavender Moisturiser:

This product smells amazing; the lavender essential oil makes it a great moisturiser that I actually got pleasure out of putting on my face. The beeswax in it made it super moisturising and also rich in vitamins. For me, this product is great for a night time moisturiser, as it is a little too thick for the day and not a very good base for make-up.

Verdict:

I liked the smell and cute packaging of these three products. As they are all made from natural products I felt like they were actually doing my skin some good rather than stripping it of its natural oils. My skin did look and feel better after continual use, and I would definitely recommend them to all you cleansing fanatics out there. Visit www.naturesinspiration.co.uk for more great products from this ever expanding range. I certainly plan on getting my hands on more of their products; the Peppermint Lip Balm is next on my wish list!

Product Rating:

4/5

I do love the range; the moisturiser was just a little too greasy for the daytime, but other that definitely recommended.

Let me know your thoughts on these naturally inspired products.

Lush February.

I’ve seen these solid bars of shampoo in the windows of Lush stores nationwide, and have always been highly curious as to how they work. Do they crumble and dissolve like bath bomb? Do they make your hair look as good as regular shampoo does? And so with slight caution I rubbed the Godiva shampoo bar into my hair. I have to say it smelled delicious, sort of fruity and unique. It foamed up really well and gave my scalp a bit of a massage too. As this particular shampoo bar contains conditioning ingredients too, the use of a conditioner wasn’t needed. The end result? I really liked the Godiva Shampoo bar. It made my hair smell lush, reduced the time I needed in the shower conditioning, and made my hair soft and shiny. Well worth the purchase. And FYI, it doesn’t fizz away like a bath bomb, or fall apart like I thought it might. It would be a good idea to buy a small tin to keep it in though, so it is easy to transport around if needed.

Smell Like Your Fave Glee Star!!

It seems the whole world is going Glee crazy, with Boots being the next high street shop to get in on the frenzy. Three new scents are set to hit the shelves today priced at just £10 each. There’s no doubt that these fragrances will be huge.

Music Is My Life: Smell like Rachel Berry with soft powdery scent, with notes of jasmine, geranium, vanilla and warm amber.

Divas Free Your Glee: This magnolia floral scent is scent is just what Mercedes Jones ordered.

Don’t Stop Believing: Named after Glee’s signature song, this fruity fragrance has hints of musk and spices.

Eyeko Love.

Discover the cute make-up range from Eyeko.

<3 it!